Podcasts about Santa Barbara

Saturday, October 18th, 2025 was the second nationwide protest organized under the banner “No Kings”. Thousands turned out in Santa Barbara for a rally – speeches and a march. KCSB's Ray Briare has more.

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard should have been in a classroom in Lompoc, California. Instead, she's missing—and the story unfolding around her disappearance is hauntingly familiar to anyone who followed the Harmony Montgomery case. Former FBI agent and expert witness Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to Break the Case to dissect every known detail of this developing investigation, from the last verified sightings to the eerie gaps that have law enforcement scrambling for answers. Coffindaffer recounts how the case began not with a frantic 911 call, but with a report from the Lompoc Unified School District after Melodee hadn't attended school for months. The child's father died in a motorcycle crash when she was only six months old, and her mother, Ashley, appeared to have spiraled since. A chilling interview with Melodee's grandmother revealed a home in squalor, unfit for a child, and a family paralyzed by distance and dysfunction. By the time Child Protective Services intervened, it was already too late—Melodee had vanished. Law enforcement has released a crucial timeline. Melodee was last seen on October 7, 2025, at a California rental car agency, traveling with her mother, who reportedly planned a cross-country trip to Nebraska. Surveillance footage shows the child heavily clothed, possibly wearing a wig—a potential attempt to disguise her identity. As Coffindaffer points out, these details suggest intention, preparation, and deep secrecy. The FBI and Santa Barbara authorities have since executed search warrants, but so far, no confirmed trace of Melodee has been found. Through methodical breakdowns, Coffindaffer urges the public to share Melodee's image widely, drawing parallels to how social media once led to the discovery of Gabby Petito. Every share, every view, could be the one that brings a missing child home—or finally reveals the truth about what happened to her. #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #BreakTheCase #FBIInvestigation #HarmonyMontgomery #CPSFailure #GabbyPetito #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard should have been in a classroom in Lompoc, California. Instead, she's missing—and the story unfolding around her disappearance is hauntingly familiar to anyone who followed the Harmony Montgomery case. Former FBI agent and expert witness Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to Break the Case to dissect every known detail of this developing investigation, from the last verified sightings to the eerie gaps that have law enforcement scrambling for answers. Coffindaffer recounts how the case began not with a frantic 911 call, but with a report from the Lompoc Unified School District after Melodee hadn't attended school for months. The child's father died in a motorcycle crash when she was only six months old, and her mother, Ashley, appeared to have spiraled since. A chilling interview with Melodee's grandmother revealed a home in squalor, unfit for a child, and a family paralyzed by distance and dysfunction. By the time Child Protective Services intervened, it was already too late—Melodee had vanished. Law enforcement has released a crucial timeline. Melodee was last seen on October 7, 2025, at a California rental car agency, traveling with her mother, who reportedly planned a cross-country trip to Nebraska. Surveillance footage shows the child heavily clothed, possibly wearing a wig—a potential attempt to disguise her identity. As Coffindaffer points out, these details suggest intention, preparation, and deep secrecy. The FBI and Santa Barbara authorities have since executed search warrants, but so far, no confirmed trace of Melodee has been found. Through methodical breakdowns, Coffindaffer urges the public to share Melodee's image widely, drawing parallels to how social media once led to the discovery of Gabby Petito. Every share, every view, could be the one that brings a missing child home—or finally reveals the truth about what happened to her. #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #BreakTheCase #FBIInvestigation #HarmonyMontgomery #CPSFailure #GabbyPetito #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard should have been in a classroom in Lompoc, California. Instead, she's missing—and the story unfolding around her disappearance is hauntingly familiar to anyone who followed the Harmony Montgomery case. Former FBI agent and expert witness Jennifer Coffindaffer returns to Break the Case to dissect every known detail of this developing investigation, from the last verified sightings to the eerie gaps that have law enforcement scrambling for answers. Coffindaffer recounts how the case began not with a frantic 911 call, but with a report from the Lompoc Unified School District after Melodee hadn't attended school for months. The child's father died in a motorcycle crash when she was only six months old, and her mother, Ashley, appeared to have spiraled since. A chilling interview with Melodee's grandmother revealed a home in squalor, unfit for a child, and a family paralyzed by distance and dysfunction. By the time Child Protective Services intervened, it was already too late—Melodee had vanished. Law enforcement has released a crucial timeline. Melodee was last seen on October 7, 2025, at a California rental car agency, traveling with her mother, who reportedly planned a cross-country trip to Nebraska. Surveillance footage shows the child heavily clothed, possibly wearing a wig—a potential attempt to disguise her identity. As Coffindaffer points out, these details suggest intention, preparation, and deep secrecy. The FBI and Santa Barbara authorities have since executed search warrants, but so far, no confirmed trace of Melodee has been found. Through methodical breakdowns, Coffindaffer urges the public to share Melodee's image widely, drawing parallels to how social media once led to the discovery of Gabby Petito. Every share, every view, could be the one that brings a missing child home—or finally reveals the truth about what happened to her. #MelodeeBuzzard #MissingChild #TrueCrime #JenniferCoffindaffer #BreakTheCase #FBIInvestigation #HarmonyMontgomery #CPSFailure #GabbyPetito #TrueCrimeCommunity Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/tonybpod Listen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872

In this episode, we explore the powerful stream of transformational light currently flowing onto the planet and its impact on perception and connection. While this energy can create feelings of uncertainty and disorientation for some, it also presents an opportunity for deeper spiritual alignment. By consciously working with this light, we can amplify our sense of connection, clarity, and balance. Join as we discuss how to navigate this shift with intention and a simple practice to support your journey.Main Topics Covered:1.) The Transformational Light Streaming Onto the Planet2.) Harnessing the Light for Greater Connection3.) The Reweaving of Vibrational Grids4.) A Simple Daily Practice for Alignment5.) Affirmation for Deepening ConnectionThis is a segment from Aleya's coaching sessions. To join her live online coaching sessions click on the link below...https://www.aleyadao.com/catalog/products/Live-Coaching-Sessions/721/Get a free month of the Cups of Consciousness meditations at https://www.7cupsofconsciousness.com/Follow along on social media for more insights and updates!

Swami Mahayogananda gave this talk in the Santa Barbara temple on October 26, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the sun sets in Santa Barbara, head to the Funk Zone – a converted warehouse district where wine bars, craft breweries, and live music create the city's most vibrant nightlife. Johnny Mac guides you through Friday night in this creative neighborhood, from wine tasting at Validation Bar with live music to craft beers at Figueroa Mountain Brewing, margaritas at Finney's, and ice cream at McConnell's. Discover why this gritty, artistic corner proves Santa Barbara is more than just country clubs and perfect weather. Explore on foot or grab an electric bike from Wheel Fun Rentals!

Episode Notes S6E37 - Join us as we chat with the one and only Jeffrey Voorhees aka Alex Kintner from JAWS. He'll be in the house telling tales from life to his epic and famous kill scene in one of the most bad ass films ever. JAWS!! Jeffrey Voorhees is a well known actor for fans of the movie Jaws, for his role as the ill-fated Alex Kintner. In one of the scenes of the iconic 1975 Steven Spielberg film, Voorhees portrays the boy Alex, who is attacked by the monstrous shark Bruce while swimming on his raft from the beach. This shocking incident sets off a chain of events that will haunt the fictional island of Amity for the rest of the summer. Despite his relatively small role in the movie, Voorhees has become a part of cinematic history, having one of the famous scenes to die on screen in Jaws. HELPFUL LINKS: VETERANS: https://www.va.gov/.../mental-health/suicide-prevention/ ADDICTION: https://lp.recoverycentersofamerica.com/.../continuum-of.../ Due you know someone that has lost their lives due to addiction? Or even someone that has made a full recovery? Reach out to Johnny Whitaker so they can help to celebrate the lives lost/ lives recovered at overdoseawareness0831@gmail.com Follow our guest https://thedeadalexkintner.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0903386/ https://www.instagram.com/thedeadalexkintner/?hl=en Toking with the Dead: https://www.stilltoking.com/ ————————————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network MORE ABOUT THE GUEST: After his memorable appearance in Jaws, Voorhees went on to appear in the popular TV series Santa Barbara and the drama movie One More Shot. He also went on to manage a seafood restaurant called 'The Wharf' on Martha's Vineyard, the same island used to depict Amity in Jaws. Now retired from managing the restaurant, interestingly, the restaurant still serves a sandwich called 'The Alex Kintner Burger'. He remains a popular figure among Jaws fans, frequently receiving interview requests from all over the world. He enjoys telling his customers about his role in the classic 70s movie and revels in the attention it brings him. Jeffrey Voorhees may have only had a brief appearance in Jaws, but his portrayal of Alex Kintner has left a lasting impression on moviegoers around the world. With his unique claim to fame, he continues to be a beloved figure among Jaws fans and he enjoys going to signings, cameos and conversing and sharing stories with the fans and also running his dog on the beach... the same beach that he died at on Martha's Vineyard while playing Alex when we was 12 years old in 1975. Find out more at https://still-toking-with.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/still-toking-with/40de5f90-6886-4079-a221-a95e11342c36

Sullivan Israel, the leader of Strong Towns SB, joins Josh Molina for an extended conversation about cars, bikes, housing and the future of State Street. Israel is strong advocate of keeping downtown closed to vehicles, amid pressures to re-open the street to cars. Israel, a 25-year-old urban planner, also talks about Paseo Nuevo, downtown housing, gentrification and the upcoming City Council election. Josh Molina is an award-winning journalist who has covered Santa Barbara for 22 years. He is also a professor of journalism at Santa Barbara City College. He hosts the Santa Barbara Talks podcast to bring people together and create conversations about the most important topics of the day facing our community, including housing, transportation, education, culture and politics. Visit Santa Barbara Talks with Josh Molina on YouTube and subscribe. Also make a contribution to support these podcasts at santabarbaratalks.com

Journalist Josh Molina talks about his experience covering the No Kings rally in Santa Barbara and offers some analysis on the event.

In this episode, we explore the concept of energetic preparation, or "setting up grids," to create smoother, stress-free experiences in everyday life. Whether it's a simple meeting, a complex event, or even a past situation that needs energetic healing, this practice helps align all involved parties at a higher level. By consciously engaging in energetic rehearsals, we can harmonize interactions, align our energies, and craft experiences that support our highest happiness and transformation.Main Topics Covered:1.) Understanding the concept of energetic preparation2.) Steps to set up energetic grids for future events3.) The importance of energetic rehearsals and refinement4.) Healing past experiences through energetic realignment5.) Holding space for transformation and divine timingJoin the Conversation!Have you tried setting up energetic grids? Share your experiences in the comments!This is a segment from Aleya's coaching sessions. To join her live online coaching sessions click on the link below...https://www.aleyadao.com/catalog/products/Live-Coaching-Sessions/721/Get a free month of the Cups of Consciousness meditations at https://www.7cupsofconsciousness.com/Follow along on social media for more insights and updates!

Robin Elander, executive director of the Santa Barbara Downtown Improvement Association, talks about re-opening State Street to one lane of cars, as part of a grand vision for State Street. Elander explains how Placer.ai data tracks pedestrian activity. She says that fewer people are returning to key blocks of State Street, while other areas of the city are growing, post-pandemic. Learn all about the effort, as well as the latest on the State Street Master Plan

Discover why Santa Barbara occupies a unique sweet spot on the California coast – not quite LA, not quite San Francisco, with a climate and character all its own. Johnny Mac explores the city in daylight, starting with exceptional donuts at Tyler's in Carpinteria, then hitting the south-facing beaches that make Santa Barbara special. Learn the secret to parking on Stearns Wharf (yes, you can drive onto the pier!), find out why there's more parking than you think, and explore the understated wealth of Montecito. Perfect for travelers seeking California's most livable coastal city.

Matthew Wolf has been creating stories since childhood. Serious writing with an eye toward publication began during his college years at the University of California, Santa Barbara. At nineteen, he attended the La Jolla Writers Conference and caught the attention of several agents and Dragonlance Creator Tracy Hickman, who indicated that he was “ready for primetime.” Matthew was taken under Tracy's wing, and also gained advice from Raymond E. Feist. Even with such encouragement, he felt that the Ronin Saga needed more time to be fully imagined. A year and a half later, after finishing his degree with honors, Matthew pursued traditional publication and received several partial and full submission requests. Frustrated with the slow pace of traditional publication, he altered his course and pursued self-publication. The first story in the Ronin Saga was published in 2014. The second in the series came out immediately on its heels. With sales doing well, Matthew wrote full-time while pursuing a Master's degree. The third novel was released a year and a half later, and the fourth is soon-to-be-released. Other works in the series include several novellas and short stories. Find out more at: www.MatthewWolfAuthor.com

FYI: OHL was FML! Translation: for your information, Office Hours Live was Friday Morning Live this week. And it turned out to be a prayer filled blessing! Activist/merry prankster Robby Roadsteamer told us about being detained by the thugs from ICE for wearing a giraffe costume and singing funny songs in Portland. Things got a bit personal with writer/director Phil Johnston (Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia) before he discussed his new Netflix movie "The Twits." Uruguay's own Juan Waters offered a musical performance captured live at the Whale House in Santa Barbara that was shot & edited by Ross Harris (aka Teardrop Estates), accompanied by Hayden Havard (guitar), Nathan Pittman (bass) & Paulo Zambarno (drums).Go see Juan on tour and check out his new album MVD LUV.Support Robby's legal fund at https://gofund.me/afdc080dfAlso FYI: We will be OOO (out of office) next week, and then back for our annual Halloween Spooktacular on Thursday 10/30.The new season of On Cinema at the Cinema is out NOW! Subscribe to watch at https://www.heinetwork.tv and get tickets for the “Certified Five Bags of Popcorn" tour coming to a city near you in 2026 at https://www.heinetwork.tv/events/Support Office Hours, watch or listen to another hour of today's episode including a zoom from Juan and his cool hat, a call from Old Paul McCartney, and much more with OFFICE HOURS+. Get a FREE seven-day trial at patreon.com/officehourslive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harvest… a time for hard work and big rewards and occasionally utter chaos and mayhem.  On today's episode we talk to three winemakers with three very different perspectives on the monster that is harvest. Steve Matthiasson from Napa Valley, CA - Amy Christine MW from Santa Barbara wine country, CA - Travis Todd of the Willamette Valley in Oregon join Jason Wise to share how 2025 has gone and also some hilarious stories of how harvest can go wrong.  Don't forget the holidays are coming up and you can get our blind tasting card game for 50% off at blindersgame.com

Listen into our Santa Barbara Chardonnay and Umami training - learn what it means to be savory & saline!

Daniel E. Dugan has proudly served as the Salt Lake City Council District 6 representative since 2020, earning his constituent's trust for a second term beginning in 2024. His peers have recognized his leadership, electing him as the Council Chair in 2022 and as Community Reinvestment Agency (C.R.A.) —Vice-Chair in 2021, 2023, and 2025.  Dan's public service journey began with a 20-year career in the United States Navy during which, he completed multiple overseas deployments and a three-year tour in Europe. This experience provided him valuable global insights and cultural experience. After retiring from the Navy, Dan, his wife, and two daughters, chose Salt Lake City as their new home and have been here for over two decades.  Dan earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master's degree in public administration from Auburn University at Montgomery. In his post-military career, Dan has excelled as a leader in the manufacturing industry, driving improvements in quality and production efficiency.  Dan's connection to the community deepened as he began coaching lacrosse. Over the past decade, he has coached many of Salt Lake City's young constituents through both youth and high school lacrosse programs. Dan currently serves as chair of the Intermountain Lacrosse (IMLAX) board, one of the largest leagues in the United States. Dan is proud of his role in getting lacrosse to be a sanctioned sport in Utah, making it the first new sport to be added in 20 years.  Beyond lacrosse, Dan appreciates spending time in the community and has a passion for the outdoors, pursuing hobbies such as mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. Dan developed a dedication to renewable and clean energy through his experience as an engineer and his devotion to the outdoors. He is a longtime Utah Clean Energy volunteer and Utah Renewable Communities (URC) chair. In addition to IMLAX and URC, Dan also serves on the boards of the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT), Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), and the Salt Lake County Council of Governments (COG). Dan is proud to serve District 6, which includes the Bonneville Hills, East Bench, Foothill Sunnyside, Wasatch Hollow, and Yalecrest neighborhoods. He strives to be responsive to his constituents' concerns and help the entire city grow healthily and sustainably.    Daniel E. Dugan has proudly served as the Salt Lake City Council District 6 representative since 2020, earning his constituent's trust for a second term beginning in 2024. His peers have recognized his leadership, electing him as the Council Chair in 2022 and as Community Reinvestment Agency (C.R.A.) —Vice-Chair in 2021, 2023, and 2025.  Dan's public service journey began with a 20-year career in the United States Navy during which, he completed multiple overseas deployments and a three-year tour in Europe. This experience provided him valuable global insights and cultural experience. After retiring from the Navy, Dan, his wife, and two daughters, chose Salt Lake City as their new home and have been here for over two decades.  Dan earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master's degree in public administration from Auburn University at Montgomery. In his post-military career, Dan has excelled as a leader in the manufacturing industry, driving improvements in quality and production efficiency.  Dan's connection to the community deepened as he began coaching lacrosse. Over the past decade, he has coached many of Salt Lake City's young constituents through both youth and high school lacrosse programs. Dan currently serves as chair of the Intermountain Lacrosse (IMLAX) board, one of the largest leagues in the United States. Dan is proud of his role in getting lacrosse to be a sanctioned sport in Utah, making it the first new sport to be added in 20 years.  Beyond lacrosse, Dan appreciates spending time in the community and has a passion for the outdoors, pursuing hobbies such as mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. Dan developed a dedication to renewable and clean energy through his experience as an engineer and his devotion to the outdoors. He is a longtime Utah Clean Energy volunteer and Utah Renewable Communities (URC) chair. In addition to IMLAX and URC, Dan also serves on the boards of the Utah League of Cities and Towns (ULCT), Wasatch Front Regional Council (WFRC), and the Salt Lake County Council of Governments (COG). https://www.slc.gov/district6/council-member-bio/  

In light of recent events, the IV cliff bluffs have posed a safety risk to people in the community. KCSB's Bethany Baker has a recap of the recent cliff erosion impact on the community of Santa Barbara's college-town Isla Vista.

The Santa Barbara Unified School District State of Schools held by the Santa Barbara Education Foundation met on Thursday morning. Here's some of my thoughts and highlight's of the event. Check out the full story in Noozhawk on Saturday. The bottom line -- test scores are up and Superintendent Hilda Maldonado explains why.

Allow me to introduce you to Lee, American-born ForeignOr, at your service. From military training in Philadelphia to co-op living with the hippies in Santa Barbara, Lee brings a balanced voice in a world of extremes. After more than twelve years in Shanghai riding fixies and running corporate charity initiatives he left to find his new purpose. Today he's volunteering full time on the border of Ukraine, helping evacuees and supporting NGO relief efforts. Learn how health setbacks, broken-hearted boxing, and dehydrated borscht play a role in Lee's evolving mission to serve.   LINKS Hope Shelter Ukraine  Ptaha MUSIC Drill Sergeant DePalo X The Kiffness - I Left My Home   Round Eye - City Livin'  Ukrainian Folk Song

Today we're “repeating” special guest. We enjoyed so much talking to Wenfei Xu anbout mobile phone data in our last episode (Episode 25: What we talk about when we talk about mobile phone data), that we decided to bring her on board again. But there's a twist: this time, we're returning to our “A day in the life of…” series, where we explore the behind-the-scenes view of what it is like to be a GLaD researcher.    Wenfei i Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of California, Santa Barbara. An urban planner by training, Wenfei has worked a lot with mobile phone data, but also has a super interesting story to how she arrived at that research interest. Come the fancy data, stay for engaging conversation about hopping between academia and industry, traversing disciplines, and… an Exhibitions entry in your CV.

The Trombone Corner Podcast is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass and The Brass Ark.  Join hosts Noah and John as they interview Joseph Alessi, principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic. About Joseph Alessi: Joseph Alessi was appointed Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic in the spring of 1985. He began musical studies in his native California with his father, Joseph Alessi, Sr. As a high school student in San Rafael, California, he was a soloist with the San Francisco Symphony before continuing his musical training at Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music. Prior to joining the Philharmonic, Mr. Alessi was second trombone of The Philadelphia Orchestra for four seasons, and principal trombone of L'Orchestre symphonique de Montreal for one season. In addition, he has performed as guest principal trombonist with the London Symphony Orchestra in Carnegie Hall led by Pierre Boulez. Mr. Alessi is an active soloist, recitalist, and chamber music performer. In April 1990 he made his solo debut with the New York Philharmonic, performing Creston's Fantasy for Trombone, and in 1992 premiered Christopher Rouse's Pulitzer Prize- winning Trombone Concerto with the Philharmonic, which commissioned the work for its 150th anniversary celebration. His most recent appearance with the Philharmonic as soloist was in performances of the Tan-Dun Trombone Concerto in March of 2024. Mr. Alessi also has appeared as soloist with the New York Philharmonic in performances of concerti by Kazimierz Serocki, Bramwell Tovey, William Bolcom, Chick Corea, and William Grant Still. Composed especially for Mr. Alessi, he performed the world premiere of the Chick Corea Trombone Concerto with the Säo Paulo Symphony Orchestra in August of 2021. Joseph Alessi has recorded and performed extensively with five prominent trombone quartets; The New York Trombone Quartet resulting in the only recording of Bartok's 4th String Quartet, Aries Trombone Quartet, Four of a Kind Trombone Quartet, the World Trombone Quartet, and Slide Monsters Trombone Quartet. Other solo engagements have included the New Japan Philharmonic, Nagoya Philharmonic, Gulbenkian Symphony, Costa Rica Symphony, National Symphony Orchestra of Taiwan, Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony, Orchestra of Teatro Bellini, Mannheim National Theater Orchestra, Hauge Philharmonic, Helsinki Philharmonic, and the Colorado, Nashville, Alabama, Santa Barbara, Syracuse, and Puerto Rico symphony orchestras. Mr. Alessi has also participated in numerous festivals, including the Festivale Musica di Camera in Portogruaro, Italy; Cabrillo Music Festival; Swiss Brass Week; and Lieksa Brass Week in Finland. He was featured in the 1997 International Trombone Festival in Feldkirch, Austria, and the International Meeting of Brass Instruments in Lille, France. In 2002 Mr. Alessi was awarded an International Trombone Association Award for his contributions to the world of trombone music and trombone playing, and in 2014, was elected President of that association. Mr. Alessi is currently on the faculty of The Juilliard School; his students now occupy posts with many major symphony orchestras in the U.S. and internationally. As a clinician for the Eastman-Shires Instrument Co., he has also given master classes throughout the world and has toured Europe extensively as a master teacher and recitalist. He has performed as soloist withseveral leading concert bands, including the U.S. Military Academy Band at West Point, U.S. Army Band (Pershing's Own), and the U.S. Marine Band (President's Own).  In addition, he has performed with the Maria Schneider Orchestra, the Village Vanguard Orchestra, and has recorded with jazz greats, J.J. Johnson and Steve Turre. Mr. Alessi's discography includes many releases on the Summit record label, including the Trombonastics, and a disc with New York Philharmonic Principal Trumpet Philip Smith entitled Fandango; he also recorded New York Legends on the Cala label. His live recording of the Rouse Concerto with the New York Philharmonic can be heard on Volume II of the recent release, An American Celebration, on New York Philharmonic Special Editions, the Orchestra's own recording label. Mr. Alessi was invited by the International Trombone Association to record a solo disc of newly composed works, which was distributed to the Association's membership of 5,000 trombonists. in early 1999 and is now available as Beyond the End of the Century through Summit Records. His recording of George Crumb's Starchild on the Bridge record label, featuring Mr. Alessi as soloist, won a Grammy Award for 1999– 2000. Other recordings featuring Mr. Alessi are with the Canadian Brass (Sony Classical and Philips Records). Further information about Mr. Alessi can be found on his website, www.slidearea.com. Mr. Alessi plays exclusively on a Shires- Alessi model trombone.   As a conductor, Mr. Alessi has conducted the Juilliard Trombone Choir, the Danbury Community Orchestra and the New York Concerti Sinfonietta in Carnegie Weill Recital Hall and will conduct the World Doctor's Orchestra in November of 2025. 

U.K. Comedians Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers come to Santa Barbara next week for four nights of 'humor and healing' to support local nonprofit "New Beginnings." Donahoe returns with his chart-topping hit "Every Brilliant Thing," and partners with Gervers for their new show, "Jonny and the Baptists." KCSB's Ginger Thomas has more.

Local Santa Barbara teachers are using a new program to help identify reading challenges among students. KCSB's Kimberly Lucia has the story.

In this episode of In the Cards & Stars, I'm breaking down the event chart for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's September 27, 2025 wedding in Santa Barbara. We're exploring everything from the Saturn + North Node destiny combo in their 4th house (home & family!) to the karmic Hierophant vibes that showed up in our previous tarot reading — confirming this union is no accident.

Josh Molina breaks down the Santa Barbara City Council meeting and the controversy over transparency of the rent stabilization ordinance. Councilmember Meagan Harmon said it crafted "Under the Cover of Darkness," and she wants a stronger, better ordinance.

Last week I shared what it felt like watching my son become a husband — but this week? We're talking about everything that went down at the wedding. In this follow-up to last week's emotional episode about watching her son become a husband, Andrea is back on From Mrs. to Ms. — this time sharing the magical aftermath of the wedding weekend itself.Joined by her best friend Heather, Andrea takes listeners inside the four-day Santa Barbara celebration — from the intimate coastal dinner to the unforgettable Montecito Club ceremony. With heart, humor, and honesty, she opens up about what it felt like to see her son step fully into marriage and his new bride officially go from Ms. to Mrs.Stay tuned until the end as Andrea and Heather count down the 5 Best Moments from the Wedding Weekend — the laughter, the tears, and the memories that made it one of the most extraordinary weekends of their lives.

Ally Walker is best known for her roles in the TV series The Profiler, Sons of Anarchy, Santa Barbara, True Blue, Moon Over Miami, Longmire, The Protector, Tell Me You Love Me, and many more. She has also appeared in various movies including Singles, While You Were Sleeping, Kazaam, and Universal Soldier. She recently completed her first novel, The Light Runner which can be found on Amazon as well as bookstores everywhere.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating process of soul awakening within the body, focusing on how the energetic connection between your soul and physical form impacts health, balance, and overall well-being. We discuss the challenges of body disorientation as the soul begins to infuse its essence into the form and offer an energetic protocol to help realign and recalibrate the body. Additionally, we delve into how the body's evolution is intertwined with your soul's journey, offering tools for creating a harmonious co-creation between the two.Key Topics Discussed:1.)  Soul Awakening and Body Disorientation2.)  Energetic Protocol for Recalibration3.)  Empowering the Body's Self-Healing Mechanisms4.)  Conscious Consumption PracticeThis is a segment from Aleya's coaching sessions. To join her live online coaching sessions click on the link below...https://www.aleyadao.com/catalog/products/Live-Coaching-Sessions/721/Get a free month of the Cups of Consciousness meditations at https://www.7cupsofconsciousness.com/Follow along on social media for more insights and updates!

Journalist Josh Molina breaks down the controversy over the proposed rent control/stabilization ordinance leading up to Tuesday's Santa Barbara City Council meeting. Two members of the council, Wendy Santamaria and Kristen Sneddon have drafted a proposed ordinance and the council will decided whether to place the matter on an agenda for discussion/vote. The proposal calls for rents not to be increased more than 60% of CPI annually. Questions have also arisen over the proposal's transparency. Check it out and follow Josh Molina @motownjoshnews and on YouTube, as well as Santabarbaratalks.com.

Linda Nurra, a certified classical homeopath and flower essence practitioner, joins this episode to share her insights into the world of Bach flower remedies. Growing up in Sardinia, she was mentored by a local herbalist whose influence sparked her lifelong curiosity about natural healing. Linda explains how Dr. Edward Bach developed his remedies using simple methods the sun and boiling techniques, to capture the energetic qualities of flowers in full bloom. She breaks down how these gentle, non-toxic remedies can be safely used by anyone, even alongside homeopathy, to support emotional balance and resilience. We also talk about key remedies like Rescue Remedy and Star of Bethlehem, which Linda often recommends for easing shock, stress, and trauma. Episode Highlights: 03:18 - Linda's Introduction to Homeopathy and Bach Flowers 07:42 - How Bach Flower Remedies Are Made  11:35 - Differences Between Homeopathy and Bach Flowers 14:47 - Clinical Practice and Material Medica of Bach Flowers 17:42 - The 38 Bach Flower Remedies 23:16 - Applications and Safety of Bach Flowers 27:56 - How Bach Flowers Work on Mental and Emotional Levels 34:47 - Bach Flowers for Shock and Trauma 43:58 - Bach Flowers for Collective Trauma and Grief 48:11 - Combining and Dosing Bach Flower Remedies 50:54 - Bach Flowers for Personal Growth and Spiritual Practice About my Guests: Linda Nurra is a certified classical homeopath, flower essence practitioner, and educator with a thriving virtual practice based in Santa Barbara, California. A natural teacher at heart, Linda is dedicated to sharing the wisdom of homeopathy and flower essence therapy in ways that inspire, enlighten, and empower others. Her path to healing began nearly three decades ago with an encounter with flower essences, sparking a lifelong exploration of human emotion, consciousness, and the transformative power of nature. This journey eventually led her to homeopathy, where a profound personal experience with a single remedy ignited her full commitment to holistic healing. She went on to earn an advanced practitioner diploma from the School of Homeopathy (UK) and has since trained with leading teachers around the world. With a background in education, curriculum design, and leadership, Linda has served as curriculum director and lead faculty at the Prometheus Homeopathic Institute and has taught at the Los Angeles School of Homeopathy and the Veterinary Homeopathy Institute. She has also published widely and contributed to the homeopathic community as a board member of the California Homeopathic Medical Society. Today, Linda's work focuses on flower essence therapy—a gentle yet powerful complement to homeopathy that supports resilience and self-reliance. She teaches the popular Bach Flower Therapy for Homeopaths certification course, bridging clinical homeopathy with flower essence practice. When she's not teaching or consulting, Linda can be found connecting with the natural world among the oaks, olives, and grapevines of California's Central Coast—her favorite kind of medicine. Find out more about Linda Website: https://www.insighthomeopathy.com/ If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom

Journalist Josh Molina kicks off a new series of talking Santa Barbara in 30 minutes. Today Josh dives into Paseo Nuevo and the latest with the plan to dramatically overhaul the iconic Santa Barbara mall. Josh talks about the original plan, how it changed and the controversy over housing, retail and grocery stores planned for the facility. The city also intends to give away the land underneath the mall, in a move that has observers befuddled. This new series is intended to keep you company during your morning and evening commutes, lunch hour, jog or walking the dog. Please visit www.santabarbaratalks.com to consider making a financial contribution to support these podcasts and subscribe on YouTube.

Kelly McAdoo, the City Administrator for the City of Santa Barbara, California, joined the podcast to talk about her leadership and change management approach. She discussed transitioning transitioning to a new city and getting to know a new organization. She talked about navigating challenges like a budget shortfall, homelessness, and new State laws related to land use and housing. She also reflected on local government trends from the last 10 years. Host: Ben Kittelson

Bernard Haisch is an astrophysicist and the author of over 130 scientific publications. After earning his PhD from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Haisch did postdoctoral research at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. His professional positions include staff scientist at the Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory; deputy director of the Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Astrophysics at the University of California, Berkeley; and visiting scientist at the Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik in Garching, Germany. He was a scientific editor of the Astrophysical Journal for ten years. Prior to his career in astrophysics, he was a student for the Catholic priesthood.Marsha Sims has a multi-disciplinary background and years of experience interfacing with business, supporting scientists and their projects, and immersing herself in the music world. She has a music degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a masters degree from Notre Dame de Namur University. She has served as administrator and department secretary at Lockheed Martin Palo Alto Research Laboratory; executive editor at the Journal of Scientific Exploration; administrator at California Institute for Physics and Astrophysics. She is a music teacher of voice, piano, and guitar at her own company and sings opera since 2009.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

My friends! Happy to be sharing another Burning Man set, this one from The Sound Garden.  If you want to hear the uncut version , head over to patreon.com/hohme where you can listen to it as well as two other unreleased Burning Man sets I just uploaded :)   Looking forward to my show next weekend, October 18th in Santa Barbara. Boat Party, sunset, season closer, very intimate… gonna be super sweet.   UPCOMING SHOWS:   10/18 - Santa Barbara, CA - Aquafete Eterna 12/06 - Los Angeles, CA - Members   PATREON: http://patreon.com/hohme TRACKLIST: http://bit.ly/WHRspot TOUR: https://www.bandsintown.com/davidhohme NEWSLETTER: http://bit.ly/DavidHohmeNewsletter MUSIC: http://spoti.fi/2CNpjjj LABEL: https://bit.ly/WTHIspot SOUNDCLOUD: http://soundcloud.com/hohme INSTA: http://instagram.com/davidhohme TWITCH: http://twitch.tv/davidhohme ITUNES: http://bit.ly/WHRiTunes   Tracklist:   1. Tim Green - You Look Good 2. Enamour - Hippy Flip 3. Molac - High (Just Wanna Rock) 4. Gorge - Don't Stop 5. Newman (I Love) - Strawberry Moon 6. Lucas Zárate - The Less I Know 7. Artic White, Kyotto - Anima 8. Dulus - The Formula 9. SDK - What They Want (Nacho Varela & Cruz Vittor Remix) 10. David Hohme & Audera - Inner Light 11. Anturage & Alexey Union - I Can't Hide 12. PROFF - Love On A Real Train 13. Clay Lio - Like That

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For and this Toe Tag.I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is normally a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you at the heart of mystery. Today is a bonus episode we call a Toe Tag. It is the first chapter from a fresh release in the mystery, crime, and thriller genre.Today's featured release is The Conductor by Eva ShawTG Wolff ReviewThe Conductor is an amateur sleuth mystery. It is 1948. Dr. Beatrix Patterson is a psychiatrist and occasional consultant to the Santa Barbara police. She is called in to investigate the death of railroad executive Grayson Welsh. Described as a bully with wondering hands, there is no shortage of people he crossed words with. Thought to be connected to the railroad union, Bea goes undercover as a conductor to suss out motives and suspects. She uncovers persons of interest in a commune reputed for social liberties, conflicting interests of other conductors, and Welsh's own private life. Bottom line: The Conductor is for you if you like historical mysteries set against a background of social change of post WWII.The Conductor was released from Torchflame and is promoted by Partners In Crime Tours and is available from AMAZON LINK and other book retailers.About Eva ShawEva Shaw always loved a good mystery and when she took a break from her successful ghostwriting career, it was a mysterious idea than turned into The Seer, book 1 in the Beatrix Patterson series. She reads, breaths, watches and thrives on mysteries and is often shocked when the characters do a better job plotting the book than she could. When not writing, she's kept on her toes thanks to her silly and rambunctious Welsh terrier companion, Coco Rose. She and Coco live near the beach in Carlsbad, California.www.EvaShaw.com

Seeds of Exchange: Soviets, Americans, and Cooperation in Agriculture, 1921–1935 (Northern Illinois UP, 2025) examines the US and Soviet exchange of agricultural knowledge and technology during the interwar period. Maria Fedorova challenges the perception of the Soviet Union as a passive recipient of American technology and expertise. She reveals the circular nature of this exchange through official government bureaus, amid anxious farmers in crowded auditoriums, in cramped cars across North Dakota and Montana, and by train over the once fertile steppes of the Volga. Amid the post–World War I food insecurity, Soviet and American agricultural experts relied on transnational networks, bridging ideological differences. As Soviets traveled across the US agricultural regions and Americans plowed steppes in the southern Urals and the lower Volga, both groups believed that innovative solutions could be found beyond their own national borders. Soviets were avidly interested in American technology and American agricultural experts perceived the Soviet Union to be an ideal setting for experimenting with and refining modern farm systems and organizational practices. As Seeds of Exchange shows, agricultural modernization was not the exclusive domain of Western countries. Guest: Maria Fedorova (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Russian Studies at Macalester College. She received her PhD in history at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on the history of agriculture, food insecurity, US-Russia/Soviet relations, and transnational history. Host: Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Scholars@Duke: https://scholars.duke.edu/pers... Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jennapittman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Seeds of Exchange: Soviets, Americans, and Cooperation in Agriculture, 1921–1935 (Northern Illinois UP, 2025) examines the US and Soviet exchange of agricultural knowledge and technology during the interwar period. Maria Fedorova challenges the perception of the Soviet Union as a passive recipient of American technology and expertise. She reveals the circular nature of this exchange through official government bureaus, amid anxious farmers in crowded auditoriums, in cramped cars across North Dakota and Montana, and by train over the once fertile steppes of the Volga. Amid the post–World War I food insecurity, Soviet and American agricultural experts relied on transnational networks, bridging ideological differences. As Soviets traveled across the US agricultural regions and Americans plowed steppes in the southern Urals and the lower Volga, both groups believed that innovative solutions could be found beyond their own national borders. Soviets were avidly interested in American technology and American agricultural experts perceived the Soviet Union to be an ideal setting for experimenting with and refining modern farm systems and organizational practices. As Seeds of Exchange shows, agricultural modernization was not the exclusive domain of Western countries. Guest: Maria Fedorova (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Russian Studies at Macalester College. She received her PhD in history at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on the history of agriculture, food insecurity, US-Russia/Soviet relations, and transnational history. Host: Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Scholars@Duke: https://scholars.duke.edu/pers... Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jennapittman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Seeds of Exchange: Soviets, Americans, and Cooperation in Agriculture, 1921–1935 (Northern Illinois UP, 2025) examines the US and Soviet exchange of agricultural knowledge and technology during the interwar period. Maria Fedorova challenges the perception of the Soviet Union as a passive recipient of American technology and expertise. She reveals the circular nature of this exchange through official government bureaus, amid anxious farmers in crowded auditoriums, in cramped cars across North Dakota and Montana, and by train over the once fertile steppes of the Volga. Amid the post–World War I food insecurity, Soviet and American agricultural experts relied on transnational networks, bridging ideological differences. As Soviets traveled across the US agricultural regions and Americans plowed steppes in the southern Urals and the lower Volga, both groups believed that innovative solutions could be found beyond their own national borders. Soviets were avidly interested in American technology and American agricultural experts perceived the Soviet Union to be an ideal setting for experimenting with and refining modern farm systems and organizational practices. As Seeds of Exchange shows, agricultural modernization was not the exclusive domain of Western countries. Guest: Maria Fedorova (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Russian Studies at Macalester College. She received her PhD in history at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on the history of agriculture, food insecurity, US-Russia/Soviet relations, and transnational history. Host: Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Scholars@Duke: https://scholars.duke.edu/pers... Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jennapittman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Seeds of Exchange: Soviets, Americans, and Cooperation in Agriculture, 1921–1935 (Northern Illinois UP, 2025) examines the US and Soviet exchange of agricultural knowledge and technology during the interwar period. Maria Fedorova challenges the perception of the Soviet Union as a passive recipient of American technology and expertise. She reveals the circular nature of this exchange through official government bureaus, amid anxious farmers in crowded auditoriums, in cramped cars across North Dakota and Montana, and by train over the once fertile steppes of the Volga. Amid the post–World War I food insecurity, Soviet and American agricultural experts relied on transnational networks, bridging ideological differences. As Soviets traveled across the US agricultural regions and Americans plowed steppes in the southern Urals and the lower Volga, both groups believed that innovative solutions could be found beyond their own national borders. Soviets were avidly interested in American technology and American agricultural experts perceived the Soviet Union to be an ideal setting for experimenting with and refining modern farm systems and organizational practices. As Seeds of Exchange shows, agricultural modernization was not the exclusive domain of Western countries. Guest: Maria Fedorova (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Russian Studies at Macalester College. She received her PhD in history at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on the history of agriculture, food insecurity, US-Russia/Soviet relations, and transnational history. Host: Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Scholars@Duke: https://scholars.duke.edu/pers... Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jennapittman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/russian-studies

Seeds of Exchange: Soviets, Americans, and Cooperation in Agriculture, 1921–1935 (Northern Illinois UP, 2025) examines the US and Soviet exchange of agricultural knowledge and technology during the interwar period. Maria Fedorova challenges the perception of the Soviet Union as a passive recipient of American technology and expertise. She reveals the circular nature of this exchange through official government bureaus, amid anxious farmers in crowded auditoriums, in cramped cars across North Dakota and Montana, and by train over the once fertile steppes of the Volga. Amid the post–World War I food insecurity, Soviet and American agricultural experts relied on transnational networks, bridging ideological differences. As Soviets traveled across the US agricultural regions and Americans plowed steppes in the southern Urals and the lower Volga, both groups believed that innovative solutions could be found beyond their own national borders. Soviets were avidly interested in American technology and American agricultural experts perceived the Soviet Union to be an ideal setting for experimenting with and refining modern farm systems and organizational practices. As Seeds of Exchange shows, agricultural modernization was not the exclusive domain of Western countries. Guest: Maria Fedorova (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Russian Studies at Macalester College. She received her PhD in history at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Her research focuses on the history of agriculture, food insecurity, US-Russia/Soviet relations, and transnational history. Host: Jenna Pittman (she/her), a Ph.D. student in the Department of History at Duke University. She studies modern European history, political economy, and Germany from 1945-1990. Scholars@Duke: https://scholars.duke.edu/pers... Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jennapittman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

You will get no better primer on Santa Barbara wine country than in the show. Wes Hagen comes on to school us on his region.    Ask anyone in Santa Barbara wine about Wes Hagen and they'll tell you he is a legend. He has worked in Santa Barbara wine for 30+ years as a vineyard manager, winemaker, hospitality specialist, wine educator, and sommelier. He has run prestigious vineyards , made wine in amazing wineries (Clos Pepe, J. Wilkes Wines, Miller Family Wines), and then became the go-to guy for creating American Viticultural Areas in Santa Barbara, writing and getting four AVAs approved between 1997-2019. He is also a noted educator, having lectured at many of the top viticulture and enology schools in the US and he is known for his famed TED talk on the History of Wine.  Image: Wes Hagen. Credit: Wes Hagen   Wes is currently the brand ambassador for Native9 wines, a brand representing the Ontiveros family's  9th generation of California farmers.   In the show Wes educates us on Santa Barbara geology and climate, the various Santa Barbara County AVAs and what each grows,  the process of petitioning for an AVA, the  Santa Barbara wine country culture and how the movie "Sideways" affected it, and his reasons for believing that a downturn in the wine industry is "doom and room", rather than "doom and gloom"! You are guaranteed to learn a ton about Santa Barbara in this show!    Info on how to contact Wes: Wes Hagen is available through to help guide you through planning a Santa Barbara Wine Adventure:  wes@native9.com or text him at 805-450-2324. Wes's web site:  www.weshagen.com     Learn more about Native9 Wines at www.native9.com  Vineyard Tours and 'Deep Dive' tastings with Wes are available at Native9 by appointment:  BOOK A TOUR - https://www.exploretock.com/native9     Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Join the community today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   This show is brought to you by my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access – THE place to discover your next favorite bottle. Wine Access has highly allocated wines and incredible values, plus free shipping on orders of $150 or more. You can't go wrong with Wine Access! Join the WFNP/Wine Access wine club and get 6 awesome bottles for just $150 four times a year. That includes shipping! When you become a member, you also get 10% all your purchases on the site. Go to wineaccess.com/normal to sign up!   

In this episode we meet Keith Elliott, W6KME, from the Conejo Valley Amateur Radio Club.  Keith has been ordanizing the club's Field Day event for the past 5 years and has learned a lot about how to set up a very large, multi-transmitter station.  Keith shares both the technical tips and tricks as well as management ideas to make everything run smoothly.  Running a class 24A station, the Conejo Valley ARC has one of the largest Field Day stations on the air. Keith is very active with Ventura County's ARES and ACS (Auxilliary Communication Service), as an Assistant Emergency Coordinator and frequent participant in public events.  He has been recently elected as the new Section Manager of the ARRL's Santa Barbara section, including Ventura, Santa Barbara aand San Luis Obispo Counties.

As long as we're in a Robert Redford frame of mind... please enjoy this special preview of our upcoming conversation with Louise Sorel (Days of Our Lives, Santa Barbara). Louise's husband Herb Edelman starred with Redford in both the original 1963 Broadway production of Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park as well as the 1967 film adaptation. Louise's new book, If There Were No Dogs: Musings and Mutterings, is now available through Book Baby, Amazon.com, and wherever books are sold online. Our complete interview with Louise Sorel will air later in October. Photo of Herb Edelman and Robert Redford courtesy Getty Images. Louise Sorel is scheduled to appear at United Solo, the world's largest solo theatre festival, in New York City on Saturday, Nov. 15 beginning at 2pm. She'll read passages from If There Were No Dogs, followed by a Q&A session. Click here for tickets and more details.

In the latest episode of ‘Rising Tide, the Ocean Podcast,' David and Natasha speak with Dr. Ben Halpern. Along with being a past Peter Benchley Ocean Award winner, Ben serves as Director of the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, a research center at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he is also a professor of marine biology and conservation science. Among his numerous honors and research papers, he's contributed to a new report published in Science magazine warning that the world's ecosystems could be permanently altered – meaning degraded - by mid-century if the present trend in greenhouse gas pollution, industrial overfishing, and coastal development continues unabated. Ben also offers some ideas on how each of us can act in ways that can help reverse that trend. So, give a listen, learn a bit, and visit the ocean when you can.  ** Links & Resources **Cumulative impacts to global marine ecosystems projected to more than double by mid-century.Blue Frontier — Building the solution-based citizen movement needed to protect our ocean, coasts and communities, both human and wild.Blue Frontier on SubstackInland Ocean Coalition — Building land-to-sea stewardship - the inland voice for ocean protectionFluid Studios — Thinking radically different about the collective good, our planet, & the future.

Digital exhaustion is real. We're working across more apps than ever before, and since they're always accessible, work-life boundaries have disappeared. Combine this with our personal tech, and we've got a recipe for burnout. Paul Leonardi is a Professor of Technology Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara. After decades of business consulting, he's had a front-row seat to employees' digital burnout. What he saw led him to create concrete solutions, which he outlines in his latest book, Digital Exhaustion: Simple Rules for Reclaiming Your Life. These are smart and sensible strategies leaders can put into practice to improve employees' quality of life – and work. Episode Links Developing a Digital Mindset Are Collaboration Tools Overwhelming Your Team Interview with Gloria Mark The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.

SJ's 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY LIVESTREAM is going down tomorrow, Thursday October 2, starting at 3pm EST on Youtube and Patreon. Guests include ParaPower Mapping, The Farm, The Kingless Generation, Return of the Repressed, Tanner F. Boyle, and Reid, along with some surprise special guests..... Dimitri and Khalid answer questions from the Grotto of Truth Discord about: the Theosophist NGO Lucis Trust and its affiliations with the UN, a mysterious unsolved murder that happened in Santa Barbara on the very same night Michael Aquino spoke to Set, and why the Jesuits rank so high in various conspiracy cosmologies... For access to premium SJ episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, become a subscriber at https://patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

I SEE A FAMOUS BABY IN THE FUTURE – THE STAGE NAME DICAPRIO ALMOST HAD – Shatner in the hospital – AND A GREAT LIST OF ONE HIT WONDERS Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their third baby . . . and FIRST girl. It's hard to imagine Leonardo DiCaprio with a different name. But it almost happened. A lot of celebrities were born with "ethnic"-sounding names, but changed them as they pursued fame . . . either because they were told to, or they themselves thought it would help. We discussed more celeb name changes. We haven't had a good supergroup in a while. But that's about to change, thanks to Howl Owl Howl. Vince Neil Reveals Multiple StrokesMötley Crüe frontman Vince Neil has opened up about his recent health scare. On SiriusXM's Trunk Nation, Neil revealed he suffered a major stroke last Christmas night that left his left side temporarily paralyzed. Doctors later told him it wasn't his first—he's actually had four strokes over the years, including two he never realized. Neil says the cause was a blood clot in his leg that traveled to his brain.Next James Bond Casting PlansDirector Denis Villeneuve says casting for the next James Bond begins in 2026 once he wraps Dune: Part Three. Producers want a fresh, unknown British actor in his late 20s or early 30s—ruling out names like Idris Elba, Timothée Chalamet, and Glen Powell. The film, a complete reboot following Daniel Craig's finale, is slated for 2028.Tribute Concert for Brian WilsonBig names will honor Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson at a charity concert in Santa Barbara on September 27. Wilson Phillips, Kenny Loggins, David Pack, and even Wilson's grandchildren will perform classics spanning the band's career. Proceeds go to Adam's Angels and the Surfrider Foundation.Why Taylor Swift Said No to the Super BowlIn a surprising livestream, singer Ray J claimed he's collaborating with federal authorities on a RICO case against his ex, Kim Kardashian, and her mother, Kris Jenner. He told viewers, “The federal RICO I'm about to drop on Kris and Kim is about to be crazy… It's worse than Diddy's.” Page SixJohn Mulaney will become the first stand-up comedian to headline Chicago's historic Wrigley Field when he performs there July 11, 2026.The Everyb Back in January, Cardi B revealed that she got a $13,000 diamond buttcrack piercing. She even posted a PICTURE of it.Star Trek legend William Shatner, 94, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital Wednesday after a medical emergency at his home, TMZ Today is National One-Hit Wonder Day! So to celebrate the occasion, here's a list of 20 of those memorable songs:See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.